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Monday, May 19, 2025 05:51:06 UTC

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Space Weather Conditions
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24-Hour Observed Maximums
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none
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G1
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Latest Observed
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Predicted 2025-05-19 UTC
R1-R2 25%
R3-R5 5%
S1 or greater 1%
G1
minor
Predicted 2025-05-20 UTC
R1-R2 25%
R3-R5 5%
S1 or greater 1%
G
none
Predicted 2025-05-21 UTC
R1-R2 25%
R3-R5 5%
S1 or greater 1%
G
none
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Current Space Weather Conditions
on NOAA Scales
R1 (Minor) Radio Blackout Impacts
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HF Radio: Weak or minor degradation of HF radio communication on sunlit side, occasional loss of radio contact.
Navigation: Low-frequency navigation signals degraded for brief intervals.
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  • Solar Wind Speed: 498 km/sec
  • Solar Wind Magnetic Fields: Bt 5 nT, Bz 1 nT
  • Noon 10.7cm Radio Flux: 118 sfu

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